2022 to present

Boeing CH-47F Chinook
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spain Fuerzas Aeromóviles del Ejército de Tierra

Spanish Army Aviation







Fuerzas Aeromóviles del Ejército de Tierra CH-47F Chinook

Plans to the transition to the Foxtrot variant began in 2014 with funds allocated for the program in 2018. Under an €820 millions contract, Boeing will upgrade the CH-47D fleet to the CH-47F variant.

The first helicopter arrived at Boeing Ridley Park, PA in 2020 after some delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. First 3 upgraded Chinooks scheduled for delivery in Q4 2021. Last one and 17th helicopter to be completed in 2025.

The first CH-47F arrived in November 2021 and was received with an official ceremony at the Colmenar Viejo base in January.

As of January 2023, 5 CH-47F have been delivered with 7 more expected to arrive this year. 17th and final Chinook is scheduled for late 2024 and FAMET is aiming to secure funding for the 18th aircraft.

In February 2023 completed certification for embarked operations aboard BPE Juan Carlos I (video).



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Indra Mission Planning System for Spanish Army CH-47F

Indra Mission Planning System for Spanish Army CH-47F

02-Feb-23 - Indra awarded €15M contract to enhance the safety and efficiency of the Spanish Army’s Boeing CH-47F Chinook new helicopters with Talium mission planning systems #Talium
Delivery of First CH-47F Chinook to Spain

Delivery of First CH-47F Chinook to Spain

03-Feb-22 - Boeing delivered to the Spanish Army Aviation the first of 17 Chinook heavy lift helicopters upgraded to the CH-47F variant in an ceremony at Colmenar Viejo air base #Chinook
Indra Defense System for Spanish CH-47F Chinook

Indra Defense System for Spanish CH-47F Chinook

24-Jan-22 - Indra will equip the Spanish Army new CH-47F Chinook heavy helicopters with latest generation electronic warfare systems ALR-400FD. InWarner sensor integrates both missile and laser detection alerts that warns of the presence of enemy target designators
Boeing Completed First Spanish CH-47F Chinook

Boeing Completed First Spanish CH-47F Chinook

12-Oct-21 - Boeing awarded Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to advance in the modernization of the Spanish Army Aviation CH-47 Chinook after completion of first helicopter #chinook
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2022-    BHELTRA V Colmenar Viejo AB





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C/NModBuiltID     In this OrgIn other Org
M.7500 HT.17-20A ET-420 #10276 f/f Sep21 at Boeing Ridley Park, PA, pictured
M.7501 HT.17-21A ET-421 #10277
M.7502 HT.17-22A ET-422 #10278
M.7503 HT.17-23A ET-423 #10279




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